Noella is a feminine form of Noel, the French word for "Christmas", which comes from the Latin natalis dies, the birthday of Christ. Like Noelle and Natalia it is a traditional choice for girls born around the holidays, with the -ella ending giving it extra softness. Noella ranked number 8998 in 2000, climbed to its best position at number 1492 in 2018 and stands at number 1975 in 2025.